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longshoreman

Longshoreman (noun) means a man employed to load and unload ships; any person thus employed.

noun
1
A man employed to load and unload ships; any person thus employed.
2
One who makes a living along the shore by oyster-fishing, etc.
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Etymology

From alongshoreman, from alongshore + -man.

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What is the meaning of longshoreman?

"longshoreman" (noun) means a man employed to load and unload ships; any person thus employed.

What are the different meanings of longshoreman?

"longshoreman" has 2 main meanings: 1. A man employed to load and unload ships; any person thus employed; 2. One who makes a living along the shore by oyster-fishing, etc.

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